About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Playground
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Marina
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Reviews (1251)
What Guests Are Saying
Axtel is praised for its beautiful and peaceful campground, with clean facilities and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors enjoyed their stays, appreciating the spacious sites and easy access to fishing and canoeing. However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Axtel is praised for its beautiful and peaceful campground, with clean facilities and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors enjoyed their stays, appreciating the spacious sites and easy access to fishing and canoeing. However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.
Review Summary
Debbie C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: B
Loved our site. Level and right on water
Debbie C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: B
Loved our site. Level and right on water
Matthew B
VerifiedOctober 8, 2024 • Stayed at: F111, Loop: F
Check in was easy and quick, site was good but wish it was more level. View was excellent. Would camp here again!
Matthew B
VerifiedOctober 8, 2024 • Stayed at: F111, Loop: F
Check in was easy and quick, site was good but wish it was more level. View was excellent. Would camp here again!
Wesuda J
VerifiedOctober 8, 2024 • Stayed at: E078, Loop: E
This campground feels secure with a gate that requires a code for entry when the staff isn’t present.
The bathrooms are decent, with hand soap and sensor-activated water taps.
However, there are only a few shower stalls, and they are quite old—the wall tiles are peeling, and the showerhead sprays water in uneven streams.
A unique sight here is the flock of large, black Turkey Vultures with red heads, flying around and scavenging for food scraps left behind at vacated campsites.
Wesuda J
VerifiedOctober 8, 2024 • Stayed at: E078, Loop: E
This campground feels secure with a gate that requires a code for entry when the staff isn’t present.
The bathrooms are decent, with hand soap and sensor-activated water taps.
However, there are only a few shower stalls, and they are quite old—the wall tiles are peeling, and the showerhead sprays water in uneven streams.
A unique sight here is the flock of large, black Turkey Vultures with red heads, flying around and scavenging for food scraps left behind at vacated campsites.
Anne O
VerifiedOctober 2, 2024 • Stayed at: E061, Loop: E
We have had a camper for 3 years. We started out slow, learning how to pack up, unpack, part the trailer etc. This year we made the commitment to start visiting different camping areas since we are now comfortable with the process! I did a google search on campgrounds that had a water view. This was THE BEST campground we have ever been to. Everything was amazing. The picnic tables, the grounds, the restrooms, the roominess of the spots, the wideness of the road (which is great for parking a trailer), the placement of the trash dumpsters and the dump station. I love this place and if were open later in the year, id sign up! Im already on line planning for next year. Thank you for such an amazing place to visit.
Karen D
VerifiedOctober 2, 2024 • Stayed at: F109, Loop: F
great site large space level
Anne O
VerifiedOctober 2, 2024 • Stayed at: E061, Loop: E
We have had a camper for 3 years. We started out slow, learning how to pack up, unpack, part the trailer etc. This year we made the commitment to start visiting different camping areas since we are now comfortable with the process! I did a google search on campgrounds that had a water view. This was THE BEST campground we have ever been to. Everything was amazing. The picnic tables, the grounds, the restrooms, the roominess of the spots, the wideness of the road (which is great for parking a trailer), the placement of the trash dumpsters and the dump station. I love this place and if were open later in the year, id sign up! Im already on line planning for next year. Thank you for such an amazing place to visit.
Karen D
VerifiedOctober 2, 2024 • Stayed at: F109, Loop: F
great site large space level
Location Axtel
Address:
663 South Highway 79
Mc Daniels, KY, 40152
United States
Begin at ramp onto I-64 West toward New Albany/St. Louis, traveling 22.3 miles. Take the IN-135, Exit Number 105, toward Palmyra/Corydon, onto IN-135 South toward Corydon, traveling 16.7 miles. Continue on Bypass Road KY-79 for 2.1 miles. Turn right onto KY-79, traveling 10.1 miles. Continue on 1st Avenue, KY-79S for 495 feet. Turn a slight right onto US-60, traveling 11.8 miles. Turn left onto KY-259/KY-79, traveling 9.7 miles. Turn right to stay on KY-79, traveling .7 miles. End at 663 South Highway 79, McDaniels, KY. Distance is approximately 74 miles with an approximate travel time of 1 hour, 20 minutes.
The campground is accessible via I-64, approximately 22.3 miles away, and is connected to KY-79 and US-60.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.6225 / -86.4531
Elevation: 160 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted
- Park Attendant can be reached while on duty at (270) 257-2584. If no answer, contact the Rough River Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office at (270) 257-2061.
- $5 per day boat ramp fee
- Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Generators and other noise-producing devices must be turned off during this time.
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Last updated: June 6, 2026
